Archives: June, 2010
Valley gets $3 million for job classes
A federal grant of nearly $3 million is on its way to State Center Community College District to help train people for jobs in the health-care field. The district, which includes Fresno City College, Reedley College and college centers in north Fresno, Clovis, Madera and Oakhurst, is one of 41 organizations nationwide to receive a [...]
Gov. wants to delay vote on $11b water bond
SACRAMENTO — Faced with potential defeat of one of his top priorities, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday called for delaying the $11 billion water bond from November’s ballot to 2012. The governor’s proposal — which requires legislative approval — comes as state lawmakers are struggling to close a $19.1 billion hole in the state budget [...]
2010 Boys Swimming & Diving All-Star Team
Grade: Junior He’s qualified because: Captured Central Section titles in 200 free (1:41.04, 100th-fastest nationally) and 500 free (4:31.77, 51st) and as part of Golden Eagles’ 200 medley (1:36.32, 77th) and 400 free (3:09.37, 70th) relay teams. Has top-3 finishes at section finals in first three varsity seasons. He said it: “He’s going to swim [...]
Word on the Street: Sister act brews business
Sisters Susan Flores and Heidi Breshears had been talking for years about opening their own business. So when the opportunity came up to take over their favorite cafe, they jumped at the chance. Flores and Breshears took over Planet Java at 2225 W. Shaw Ave., near Van Ness Boulevard, and renamed it Central Java. They [...]
Clovis Pet Adoption Center Fundraiser is “That’s Amore”
“Lady and the Tramp” – Disney’s romantic tale of an uptown Spaniel and a streetwise Mutt – is the inspiration for this year’s non-profit Clovis Pet Adoption Center Italian-style dinner and auctions. “That’s Amore” is the theme for the Center’s fifth annual fundraiser at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, August 14th, beginning at [...]
Valley celebrations mark July Fourth
Looking for something to do to celebrate the Fourth of July? The Valley offers many options, starting Thursday and lasting through Sunday. Thursday Star Spangled Revue: Show begins after dark, through Sunday. Wild Water Adventures, 11413 E. Shaw Ave., Clovis. $10.99-$26.99. Details: (559) 299-9453. Friday Lindsay: Fireworks at 7:30 p.m. Sweet Brier Plaza, Sweet Brier [...]
